🔗 Share this article Thousands Lost Power in South-East Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Powerful Storms Nearly twenty-five thousand homes in south-east Queensland woke up lacking electricity on the start of the week after severe thunderstorms passed over the area, generating wind gusts hitting 109km/h. Large Hailstones and Broad Damage Locals witnessed giant hailstones reaching sizes of seven centimeters in particular locations. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that multiple regions across the state had been affected by significant hail. Today's weather system has severely damaged our network! Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing power throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units activated to manage the numerous electricity disruptions. Victoria's Storm Challenges At the same time, approximately 1,000 energy customers in Victoria also experienced energy failures after the metropolitan area recorded its wettest day in a year and a half. Rescue organizations handled nearly 600 emergency reports across the area, mostly for structural issues but also for collapsed vegetation and inundation. Most Impacted Areas The Werribee area - experienced significant weather impact Hoppers Crossing area - multiple emergency calls Wyndham region - over 175 calls for assistance During the peak on the previous day, more than 28,000 power users in Victoria were lacking electricity. Weather Forecast Moist weather were predicted to continue along much of Queensland's east this next several days as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the shoreline. Tuesday was predicted as the most rainy day, with ongoing severe weather risk anticipated across various areas of both areas. Medical Alert Health officials cautioned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, particularly given the current weather patterns. This alert comes after past events where similar conditions led to major medical consequences in the state.